Creamy Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Gnocchi
Creamy Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Gnocchi — Comfort Food Done Right! 💚
If you’ve been craving something creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor — this Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Gnocchi will steal your heart (and your appetite). 🥰
Soft, pillowy gnocchi bathed in a rich, garlicky cashew cream sauce with tender mushrooms and wilted spinach… It’s the kind of one-pan magic that feels fancy but comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or when you want to impress someone — without breaking a sweat! 😋✨
🌿 Ingredients
For the gnocchi & veggies:
- 1 lb (450 g) vegan gnocchi
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button work great)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the creamy sauce:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
- ¾ cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional but delicious!)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the gnocchi:
Boil in salted water until they float (about 2–3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the sauce:
Blend soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the mushrooms:
In a large pan, heat olive oil and add mushrooms. Cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4️⃣ Add spinach & sauce:
Toss in the spinach and let it wilt. Pour in the cashew sauce and stir until creamy and heated through.
5️⃣ Combine & serve:
Add the cooked gnocchi, stir to coat everything in that luscious sauce, and sprinkle with black pepper and red chili flakes.
💡 Tips
🍷 Add a splash of white wine before the sauce for extra depth.
🌰 No cashews? Try coconut cream for a nut-free option.
🌿 Want more greens? Kale or Swiss chard work beautifully too!
✨ This creamy vegan gnocchi is rich, satisfying, and totally indulgent — without any dairy. It’s pure plant-based comfort food at its best! 💚
